Art and Food come together in a new project by Loki Restaurant and Sphinx Gallery this June 1st
A new partnership between Sphinx Gallery and Loki restaurant is set to create an exclusive dinner series offering guests a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience – May 27, 2024 Chef João Marreiros from Loki and Lauren Torres from Sphinx Gallery Partners in life and now in business, chef João Marreiros from Loki and Lauren Torres from Sphinx Gallery, both in Portimão, have joined forces to push the “boundaries of culinary artistry”. For this,...
Alvor’s riverside walkways are under repair
Part of the intersection to be closed during the 30-day intervention period – May 15, 2024 The Municipality of Portimão is carrying out a small intervention in the area of the Ria de Alvor walkways, due to visible signs of collapse. The aim of the intervention is to improve the access conditions. Repair works started on Monday and are estimated to take place for 30 days, with some parts of the walkway expected to be closed for the...
Carvoeiro’s anticipated Black and White Night returns this June 15
The event is one of the largest free summer parties in Portugal – May 13, 2024 Photo D+ Photos Lagoa’s municipality will host another edition of Carvoeiro’s most anticipated night of the year this June 15. The event will return to the streets of the picturesque seaside town for its 10th edition, welcoming the summer season with its monochromatic theme. Black and White Night in Carvoeiro promises a night filled with music in the...
Portimão welcomes Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup and International Tournament starting this May 4
Portimão is once again the International Capital of Rhythmic Gymnastics – May 2, 2024 The city is preparing to host another round of the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup circuit at the Portimão Arena pavilion, welcoming the 31st International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament, taking place between May 4 and 6, and the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup 2024, between May 10 and 12. Around 103 gymnasts from 28 countries across five...
Tivoli Carvoeiro’s The One restaurant presents Wine Dinner on May 10
Chef Bruno Augusto created a special menu to pair with Barranco Longo wines – May 2, 2024 Tivoli Carvoeiro Hotel’s restaurant The One will be hosting a special dinner this May 10 starting at 8pm, featuring a menu seamlessly paired with wines from the renowned Algarve producer Barranco Longo. The menu for this special dinner aims “to awaken the senses” of the guests, inviting food lovers to experience “the taste of excellence”. The...
French Circus “Inextremiste” will test Portimão’s limits with an aerial spectacle
The Zona Ribeirinha will be the stage of an unmissable new street circus theatre show called “EXIT” this May 3 – May 2, 2024 An unforgettable show will take place at Portimão’s riverside (Zona Ribeirinha), near the Clube Naval De Portimão. The French company “Cirque Inextremiste” and its hot air balloon will transform the city’s skyline into an “unusual scenographic universe”, where the artists’ aerial acrobatics will “cohabit with...
Digital Nomads Rising: The relaxed and idyllic Algarve is becoming a haven for remote workers thanks to Portugal’s Digital Nomad Visa
The Algarve region is “sparking the most interest” – April 30, 2024 Portugal’s Digital Nomad Visas are attracting more and more interest, and the Algarve is one of the top destinations due to its relaxed lifestyle, good weather, and combination of coastal and rural areas. According to recent news by the Portugal Resident, the new trend has been confirmed by Algarve companies, international event...
A talented artist and entrepreneur, Soraia Oliveira explores the human condition through her visually impactful works
Portuguese photographer delves into the topic of human fragility with various narratives and scenarios, inviting viewers to reflect and travel inwards – April 29, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Soraia Oliveira The artistic world is a universe with so much still to explore, and Soraia Oliveira is more than motivated to do so. Photography is her great passion and the magic with which she creates stories and scenarios and immortalises...
7th edition of Jazz at the Wineries continues with more jazz magic in Silves until the end of May
As another edition of Jazz nas Adegas draws to a close, there are still several opportunities to enjoy these unique concerts – April 22, 2024 With its series of concerts, Jazz nas Adegas (Jazz at the Wineries), organised by the Municipality of Silves, has been a great success over the years. Jazz nas Adegas will close this year’s edition with two bands, Lu-Fuki Trio on May 10 (9pm ) and 11 (5pm) at the Paxá Wines, and The...
Algarve-based Spy Manor Productions begins filming high-tech, star-studded TV crime drama
The new show, “Cold Mind”, explores the darker side of detective work and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a star-studded cast from series and films like “Return of the Jedi”, “Game of Thrones”, and “Transformers” – April 17, 2024 | Photos Spy Manor Productions Simon Hunter (right) will be the director of Cold Mind (Photos Spy Manor Productions) The Algarve will be the setting for the production of “Cold Mind”, a TV crime drama...
The take-away offers at Lagos Intermarché are a mix of delicious Portuguese and international dishes
Worldly flavours – April 16, 2024 | Inside Promotion traditional Duck Rice The menu in the take-away section of Lagos Intermarché never ceases to amaze. The new and delicious recipes are prepared daily in the kitchen and by the hypermarket team. As well as the authentic flavours of Portuguese gastronomy, here you can also find typical dishes from around the world. Perfect for lunch or dinner, for when you forget or haven’t...
As the warmer months approach, the Baptista free delivery service is here to help you make the most of your free time
Ready for the season – April 16, 2024 | Inside Promotion The high season in the Algarve is a favourite for tourists, but if you were to ask locals what their favourite time of year is, the answer would be “the months just before summer”. The temperatures are pleasantly warm, perfect to enjoy some time outdoors as the region begins to awaken from the winter slumber before the hustle and bustle of summer begins. It is a time for us to...
Investing in a sustainable future: Municipality of Lagoa encourages locals and tourists to help conserve water
“Everyone’s help and collaboration are essential for Lagoa” – April 15, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio ©Bruno Filipe Pires/Open Media Group The Algarve is on alert and risks entering a state of calamity in the second half of the year because of the drought. As such, authorities across the region are now focusing on reducing consumption, rationing water resources, and raising public awareness. The urgent situation has led Lagoa City...
Portimão hosts series of exciting sports events this month
A variety of sports events will take place this month throughout the municipality of Portimão, including skateboarding, motorsports, pétanque, athletics, kayak, surf, underwater fishing, and more – April 12, 2024 April 12-14 This weekend, the riverside area of Portimão will host an official stage of the Liga Pro Skate LPS skateboard championship. Praia da Rocha will also be the centrepiece of the Arade Classic, with surf,...
Surrounded by stunning landscapes, D’Spa invites you to unwind
Spa day: Vale da Lapa’s Resort offers a range of “unmissable services” – April 10, 2024 With a prestigious location in the Algarve, the D’Spa at Vale da Lapa Village Resort, in Carvoeiro, offers a range of unmissable services, from a variety of massages and body treatments using organic and vegan products to a pleasant jacuzzi circuit, sensory shower, sauna, steam room, and a heated indoor swimming pool. The spa has several individual...
New wine route of the Algarve region awarded the prize for the best 2023 Wine Tourism
Algarve Wine Tourism Shines at Portuguese wine awards – April 9, 2024 | Text Alexandra Stilwell Algarve Wine Tourism, a new wine route of the region promoted by the Algarve Wine Commission, was recently awarded the prize for the best 2023 Wine Tourism at the Vinho Grande Escolhas Awards. The ceremony, organised by the publication of the same name, took place at the Estoril Congress Centre. The Grandes Escolhas Awards are held every...
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Portimão’s [Cal-Day-Rah-Dah] interactive mural mixes food, art and culture
A project inviting visitors to “explore the city and discover all the hidden fish”, inspired by the traditional fish stew “caldeirada” – April 8, 2024 | Text Alexandra Stilwell | Photos @Natty_Peach / Natty Peach Following the success of last year’s Março Jovem initiative, MODO Association will continue to paint its [Cal-Day-Rah-Dah] – the phonetic pronunciation of “caldeirada”, the traditional Algarve fish stew – interactive mural....
Water-filled suitcases at Faro Airport to urge tourists to “save 235 litres per day”
Algarve Tourism tackles drought – April 8, 2024 | Text & Photos Bruno Filipe Pires Bruno Filipe Pires/Open Media Group A creative strategy has been announced by Algarve tourism authorities to raise awareness among arriving tourists about the importance of saving water – transparent suitcases and trolleys filled with water will be placed on the luggage carousel at Faro Airport. The suitcases and trolleys will be filled with 235...
The new GoBao by Gorilla is a fusion of Asian flavours and Portuguese culture
Lagos’s GoBao restaurant offers tasty buns with “exclusive flavours and delicious combinations” – April 8, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio ©️WEARE.CYMA There is a new take-away hotspot in Lagos with a concept that many are looking for. Created by the team behind the popular Gorilla restaurant, GoBao brings exclusive flavours and delicious combinations to the Algarve with recipes based on a typical Chinese favourite – the bao bun....
Visiting the newly-renovated market of São Bartolomeu de Messines
“This Mercado makes me proud to be living here” – writes Eric Roth – April 5, 2024 | Text & Photos by Eric Roth After waiting two years, the people of São Bartolomeu de Messines have a beautifully renovated Mercado Municipal. The wait, and the expense of €1.7 million, was well worth it. Loyal vendors and customers enjoying a lovely new environment The original structure was built in 1948 – I can tell you,...
